Finger yoga: relieve neck tension in 3 minutes
The next deadline is looming, the boss expects the monthly report, a customer needs weekly reporting on time. We are all often under a lot of pressure at work. This can quickly lead to pain, tension or inner restlessness. Even before it becomes medically acute, there are small but very effective finger yoga exercises that can help to increase well-being.
Finger yoga for stress and pain
Mudras are powerful gestures that are performed with the hands and fingers, for example. These finger yoga exercises can help you to release tension and improve your well-being. Mudras can direct the flow of energy in the body and thereby resolve disorders that cause health problems. Conscious breathing and positive thoughts also support the effect of the mudras.
Relaxed in 3 minutes
Take at least three minutes to perform a mudra exercise (even better: 10 to 15 minutes). You will quickly feel the positive effects.
- Find a quiet place, e.g. your office during your lunch break, a bench in the park.
- Sit on a chair or on the floor. Your back should be straight, your shoulders relaxed and your facial muscles loose.
- Once you have formed the mudra correctly, close your eyes. Hold the mudra with a certain amount of tension that remains throughout the exercise. However, the finger position must not become too strenuous.
- Breathe deeply, slowly and rhythmically through your nose.
- Think positive thoughts. They have a relaxing effect and improve your physical well-being.
- Repeat the exercise three times a day if possible.
Don't put yourself under time pressure during the exercise, but enjoy your little break.
And now we'll show you three of our favorite mudras that you can easily integrate into your everyday life:
Ushas mudra
The Ushas mudra is something for people who suffer from a lack of energy. It is perfect for getting the day off to a fresh and energetic start in the morning.
This is how it works:
- Interlace the fingers of both hands.
- Cross your right thumb over your left thumb.
- Apply light pressure with the upper thumb on the lower thumb. Caution: Women press their right thumb into the groove between the left thumb and index finger and apply pressure with the left thumb.
- Place your hands loosely in your lap.
Shaakini Mudra
The Shaakini mudra relieves tension in the neck and jaw joints. It also promotes the flow of energy in the body.
This is how it works:
- Place your right thumb in the middle of your left palm between your index and middle fingers and press it lightly against your hand.
- The fingers of the right hand lie relaxed on the back of the left hand and press lightly against it.
- Relax and place your hands in your lap.
Drum mudra
The drum mudra calms and clears the mind. It helps with nervousness and tension.
This is how finger yoga works:
- Press your thumb against the nail of your index finger.
- Stretch out the other three fingers.
- Hold the mudra loosely in front of your chest.
- Drum loosely with your fingers on a hard surface for one minute. This releases cramps and tension.
- Press your hands firmly onto the mat and let all tension slide into the mat with a long, deep exhalation through your arms, hands and fingertips. Repeat the exhalation a few times.
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